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From hackathon idea to govtech startup serving Nebraska cities
After honing their startup idea at the 10-Hour Challenge last fall, two 23-year-old co-founders and co-CEOs of CityVerse AI have been driving across Nebraska to pitch their tool to city officials. Their tech platform for local governments is now in use in the cities of Omaha, Fort Calhoun, Hickman and York.
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MCC unveils new biotech program to prep workforce and careers in Nebraska
The program, which launches in the fall, includes different pathways to be industry-ready, ranging from micro-credentials to a full associate degree. A $3 million lab modeled on real industry facilities is also being built to give students the hands-on skills that companies are seeking.
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IO2026 Summit speakers hope to remind attendees of the essential human nature of innovation
Several speakers for the upcoming April 13 conference shared previews of their talks. Core ideas include facing the existential anxiety and change that artificial intelligence is bringing to business and the act of creativity.
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Former Valmont CEO now plans to grow location tech startup iDvera in Omaha
Stephen Kaniewski is COO of iDvera, which uses commercial sensors and math modeling of the Earth’s magnetic field to verify location data as a backup to GPS. While iDvera is technically based in Texas, Kaniewski is staying in the Omaha metro, where he plans to tap local talent.
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Six startups join inaugural Steel Works Health Accelerator cohort
The joint collaboration between CQuence Health, UNeMed and the UNeTech Institute is piloting its first cohort. Over 16-weeks, Steel Works aims to help the startups raise seed funds and be ready to navigate the challenging business of health care.
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Tickets still available for the Nebraska Women in STEM conference on March 26 and 27
The fourth annual NWIS conference will feature sessions on leadership and AI while also hosting a variety of speakers and networking opportunities. The keynote speaker is Col. Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot a space shuttle.
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Omaha Inland Port Authority connects with local businesses to discuss needs and collaboration
The Omaha Inland Port Authority is working to improve outreach to local businesses within its district. Understanding their needs — and being able to partner for local development — is core to OIPA’s approach to revitalizing North Omaha.
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How not to jeopardize your potential patents with AI
Takeaways from the “Protecting Innovation in the Age of AI” Lunch & Learn at The Combine that highlighted why patents matter, and how to reduce the risk of losing out on them in the age of AI. The most important thing to remember: Document everything.
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NU System launches AI Institute to help Nebraska lead in AI research, education and integration
The co-directors of the new institute want to put Nebraska on the map for a responsible approach to artificial intelligence. They see AI as a tool that should be tested to solve real-world problems for the state.
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The Nebraska Women in Tech Summit is back for its second year to celebrate and support women in technology roles
The summit was launched in 2025 by the Nebraska Tech Collaborative, a talent and workforce initiative under the Aksarben Foundation, after seeing Nebraska women fall behind. The event returns with new panels and sessions on leadership and work-life balance. An awards ceremony will also honor five Nebraska women for their work.
Lev Gringauz
